No Sleeping

A “No Sleeping” sign slapped up in subway corridors often does more than just keep order—it hints at a deeper problem. In cities where such notices appear, it’s usually because public spaces are being used as the only option for a bed. Instead of addressing the root causes like poor housing and economic hardship, authorities sometimes opt for a bureaucratic slap on the wrist. It’s a bit like trying to cover up a leaky roof with a sticky note. One might even say it’s an indirect admission that the city’s economic and social support systems are in trouble…